I am purchasing a house mortgage free in Hampton Hill. I have resided for the previous 20 years in Hampton Hill. Conveyancing searches are expensive. As I know the area and road very well should I not bother getting the solicitor to do all the conveyancing searches?

In the absence of a mortgage, then all but one or two of the Hampton Hill conveyancing searches are optional. Your solicitor will ’encourage you, perhaps strongly, that you should have searches carried out, but he has a professional duty to take that path of encouragement . One thing to consider; if you are likely to sell the house in the future, it will likely be be of relevance to your prospective purchaser what the searches contain. On occasion premises with day to day issues can still throw up negative search results. A good conveyancing solicitor in Hampton Hill will be able to give you some constructive guidance here.

Me and my partner are buying a flat in Hampton Hill. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a solicitor? On the day of competition we have to put funds into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our deposit?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Leeds Building Society. Hampton Hill conveyancing solicitors have been appointed. How long does it take for Leeds Building Society to issue the offer to the property lawyer?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Leeds Building Society conducted the survey? Have you advised Leeds Building Society as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Hampton Hill off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Lloyds. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Lloyds, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Lloyds conveyancing panel.

Just bought a terraced house in Hampton Hill , how long will it take for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Hampton Hill conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check the land registry aspects are addressed.

As far as conveyancing in Hampton Hill registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in the country. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust depending on the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry have to notify any 3rd persons or bodies. At present roughly 80% of submission are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Historically registration takes place after the buyer has moved in to the premises so an expedited registration is not always top priority but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers can contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Hampton Hill is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Hampton Hill are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Hampton Hill you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hampton Hill may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I wish to rent out my leasehold flat in Hampton Hill. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?

Even though your last Hampton Hill conveyancing lawyer is no longer available you can check your lease to check if you are permitted to let out the property. The rule is that if the deeds are silent, subletting is allowed. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you need to obtain consent from your landlord or some other party before subletting. The net result is you not allowed to sublet in the absence of prior permission. Such consent is not allowed to be unreasonably turned down. If the lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a Hampton Hill conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Hampton Hill conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Hampton Hill property is Ground Floor Flat 91 Bath Road in May 2009. in a case where the freeholder could not be traced, the Brentford County Court ordered that the Lease be surrendered in return for the grant of a new lease of the Premises at a premium determined by the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal. The tribunal concluded that the price payable by the Applicant for the new lease of the premises be £15,900 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired term was 60.45 years.